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• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 01:46:45 -0500
  ...a 7 passenger syncro and a 2wd >weekender camper, that way, the camper gets mounted on a syncro chassis. > Anyone out there have experience...
• Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Brian D Butler
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 22:02:02 -0800
  ...Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked I'm considering switching bodies between a 7 passenger syncro and a 2wd weekender camper, that way, the...
• Help! Difference 2WD/syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:11:40 +0200
  Hello Syncronauts, I want to buy a Vanagon-Syncro-Double-Cab-Chassis. I also have a 2WD Vanagon as spare parts supply. Now my...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:21:09 -0700
  ...a 7 passenger > syncro and a 2wd > >weekender camper, that way, the camper gets mounted on a > syncro chassis. > > Anyone out there have experience...
• Re: FS: 1966 Type 221 MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Sun, 17 Sep 1995 08:54:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...magazines, I cannot find a 226 or a 236 listed. Are you sure your not looking at the chassis instead of the serial number...
• Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - paul gordon
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:34:05 -0500
  Anybody on the list recommend a trailer hitch with a 2" reciever that bolts on tho the chassis of an 89 Westy?. Located in...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:14:41 -0500
  ...My chassis number is 053314? It has the late throttle switch design and vacuum hose layout? Is this the correct airbox for a 2...
• converting a 2.1 to 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:52:41 -0700
  Hello list! I am looking for any one who has rebuilt a 2.1 long block, using 1.9 externals - water pump, thermostat housing...
• Re: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 19:42:56 -0800
  ...Holes through the chassis Seconding the comments on the dangers with large hole saws on metal, use great caution. A better approach, if you...
• Re: converting a 2.1 to 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 20:21:06 -0400
  ...converting a 2.1 to 1.9 > Hello list! > > I am looking for any one who has rebuilt a 2.1 long block, using...
• Re: Extra gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:34:28 +1200
  Is it possible to fit a Syncro fueltank into a 2WD Vanagon? The tank might need notching here & there to clear difflocks etc. Looking...
• 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:57:01 -0700
  ...items? If both complete sets (airbox, boot, etc.)�were available, would a 2.1 AFM�work with a 1.9 ECU? Just wondering, cuz...
• 911-Samba update
  Historical mailing list
  9 Jan 95 15:37
  ...He's called Martin and he's puttin' a 911 engine in a 23-window Samba - coooeel. The story so far... The Samba had...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:32:51 -0800
  ...the list recommend a trailer hitch with a 2" reciever that bolts > on tho the chassis of an 89 Westy?. Located in Florida, Kississimee...
• Re: Extra gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 04:06:23 +0200
  Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Is it possible to fit a Syncro fueltank into a 2WD Vanagon? The tank might > need notching here & there to clear...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:52:51 -0600
  ...the list recommend a trailer hitch with a 2" reciever that bolts on tho the chassis of an 89 Westy?. Located in Florida, Kississimee...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:01:17 -0500
  ...the list recommend a trailer hitch with a 2" reciever that bolts on tho the chassis of an 89 Westy?. Located in Florida, Kississimee...
• Re: Syncro front-end into RWD bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:39:00 +1300
  ...The 2wd steering rack mounting member must be >removed from the chassis. A substitute mount must be attached to the >chassis in the proper...
• SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sat, 19 Jun 1999 01:26:43 -0400
  ...s on the chassis. So, it would seem, that syncros don't need spring rates any higher than a 2wd although they may need...
• GW LED Kit, Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:20:21 -0800
  ...Would anyone advise if I can disregard the CC note or not? FYI, my '90 Westy has a 2.5L 2005 Forester engine. The...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:04:17 -0800
  While you can certainly convert a 2wd to a Syncro front end it may not be the way for you to go. The 2...
• Re: Xmas wishes unfulfilled
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:53:24 -0500
  ...Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Sure Karl, after I find my low cost syncro westy chassis/body to start my > own project with, then I...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 11:03:08 -0600
  ...s on the chassis. > > So, it would seem, that syncros don't need spring rates any higher than a > 2wd although they may need...
• nice Pop-Top for sale in Florida
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 17:37:30 -0700
  A friend of mine has a rusted out 81/82' westy rolling chassis with a pop top in good condition for sale. Its the...
• Re: VWs in Hollywood [Get Smart!]]
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 15:50:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Singers, etc.), putting a 260 and a 4-sp trans into a straight-tail-fin Alpine. Shelby modified the steering, chassis, engine compartment, and...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:19:30 -0700
  ...s on the chassis. > > So, it would seem, that syncros don't need spring rates any higher than a > 2wd although they may need...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:18:25 -0700
  ...Stock rims from an early model W210 > chassis ('96-'97 E320) The 7's might touch the steering components un a 2wd Vanaagon. Trial...
• Re: Ford Westy
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 14:54:01 -0700
  ...They offer both 2wd and 4wd versions with many different interior layouts, most based on a Ford full sized van chassis (also available on...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:15:02 -0500
  > David, the Vanagon Pro Training manual brags of the fact that NO changes were > necessary to the chassis to accommodate the Syncro drive train...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:00:27 -0800
  ...the list recommend a trailer hitch with a 2" reciever that bolts on tho the chassis of an 89 Westy?. Located in Florida, Kississimee...
• Re: Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 11:35:54 -0500
  ...It uses a 2 inch coupler. No windshield. Transaxle has been removed and it tows well. No registration, this will have to registered as...
• Re: GW LED Kit, Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:38:34 -0800
  ...I've been advised it will "never work well" > because of wiring/communication issues betwixt the engine/chassis. > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• GTI Golf to diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Sat, 1 May 2004 12:09:00 -0700
  ...I was wondering how difficult it would be to do a coversion like this and what it would probably cost minus engine and chassis...
• Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:49:26 -0600
  ...Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? Does it go to ground at the #29 chassis ground by the ECU? I have a...
• Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now
  Historical mailing list - Michael Stieber
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:27:36 -0800
  52,000 Euros for the base-, and I do mean base, model with a 2.1L, 81 hp, 4-cyl common-rail diesel with...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:57:31 -0800
  ...The 2wd steering rack mounting member must be removed from the chassis. A substitute mount must be attached to the chassis in the proper...
• Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 May 2003 09:33:13 -0700
  ...Look at where the filler pipe goes through the hole in the right side chassis rail. That front part of the rail is higher...
• Re: converting a 2.1 to 1.9
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 22:31:51 -0400
  ...converting a 2.1 to 1.9 > > >> Hello list! >> >> I am looking for any one who has rebuilt a 2.1 long block, using...
• Re: ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:39:43 -0500
  ...On the same subject, what will a power chip add to a 2.1 liter with bigger valves (ie Boston Engine stage III engine...
• Re: FS: 1993 EV Westfalia DIESEL - Edmonton, AB, LT 28D westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 20:31:27 -0600
  ...It was built on the LT chassis, had a 2.8 liter 5 cylinder non turbo. The LT of those days was a big...
• Re: Does mileage really matter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:42:38 -0500
  ...Regardless of repairs performed mileage can have an impact on the condition of a chassis and there are still many parts that may have...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:50:36 -0700
  ...is whether Syncro upper and lower control arms > can be directly swapped into a 2WD chassis. Are the steering racks the > same? Transmission mounts? > >
• Re: converting a 2.1 to 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:25:20 -0400
  ...converting a 2.1 to 1.9 Hello list! I am looking for any one who has rebuilt a 2.1 long block, using...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:43:33 -0700
  ...What I really need to know is whether Syncro upper and lower control arms can be directly swapped into a 2WD chassis. Are the...
• Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:43:40 +1200
  >My best value/lowest cost/mile car was a 1985 B2 chassis Quantum/Passat. Quantum was the US-market name for the Santana (which...
• Service work for a 2 year cold vehicle. no vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:36:10 -0600
  ...by hand (damage may already done here) r & r fuel filter Chassis remove and repack wheel bearings. Inspect and clean brake assemblies I am...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:34:18 -0600
  > Now for the $100K Sprinter based conversions I = > can get a 24' class C for 1/2 that price and use that extra money...
• Re: Towing Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:39:11 -0400
  ...Disconnect the driveshafts from the wheels, tie them up to the chassis and you are good to go, for as many miles and at...
• Re: Conversion to 240 Volt from 110 Volt external Elect hookup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 May 2004 13:13:19 -0700
  ...The ground wire also connects the the vehicle chassis. Whatever is done must be done such that the chassis NEVER gets any voltage feed...
• Re: Xmas wishes unfulfilled
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:27:26 -0800
  Sure Karl, after I find my low cost syncro westy chassis/body to start my own project with, then I'll turn you on...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:43:13 -0700
  ...Stock rims from an early model > W210 > > chassis ('96-'97 E320) > > > > The 7's might touch the steering components un a 2wd Vanaagon. Trial...
• Re: 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:09:19 -0700
  ...I run full 1.9 fuel injection incuding AFM, on a 2.1 engine, with 2.1 throttle body, 2.1 plenum and intake...
• Reality Check on New & Better VW Campers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:40:26 -0800
  ...Look at what the Class Bs on a Sprinter chassis marketed by Airstream a few years ago were going for: $95k!!. Many, if not...
• Re: Wire Leaked it's smoke
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:36:55 -0400
  ...That would be an ECU failure or a short from the injector ground to chassis ground (the ECU fires the injectors by grounding them...
• Re: subject nice garage was Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 26 May 2010 19:02:19 -0700
  ...Is that a TR3 or a 2? I can't tell the difference from the front only. Actually after all these years I don...
• Re: Hot Air
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 16:31:37 EDT
  ...I looked under the chassis under the passenger seat and found a 21/2 to 3 inch cardboard pipe which extends about 5 inches...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:01:18 -0600
  ...the list recommend a trailer hitch with a 2" reciever that > bolts on tho the chassis of an 89 Westy?. Located in Florida, > Kississimee...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:14:01 -0800
  ...Where does the brown > wire ground from the oxygen sensor(chassis harness). The Bentley indicates > a ground at #12 ground in engine compartment(left...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Claralw
  95-10-10 12:58:06 EDT
  ...The chassis number is in the engine compartment, to the right of the engine, on the bulkhead. My 58 dealer parts list for type...
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:12:16 -0400
  ...three type hitch that uses a 2" receiver bar. It replaces your bumper brackets and attaches to the chassis with three bolts on each...